South Sydney also confirmed that police have laid multiple charges on prop Zane Musgrove over a domestic assault matter.

A nude video chat scandal has hit the NRL on the eve of the second week of the finals series. Picture: Chris PavlichSource:News Corp Australia

The developments came less than a day before the Rabbitohs face the Dragons in a final-six clash, with the winner to advance to a grand final qualifier. Rabbitohs coach Anthony Seibold admitted he was only made aware of the sexting drama on Thursday and that it was up to him to ensure the players’ minds were on the job.

“They’re professional athletes. I’m a professional coach. So that’s our job,” Seibold said.

“We’ve got to make sure that we have a really competent session (on Friday) in the team meeting room, and it’s led by me.

“I need to make sure that I’m across what we need to do for tomorrow night’s game. We’ve had a really good preparation so far.

“Obviously it’s not ideal that these accusations have come out and they’re front page news. It’s not what anyone wants, it’s not what I want. It’s not what our game needs.”

Sam Burgess of the South Sydney Rabbitohs is seen during a team training session in Sydney on Tuesday. Picture: AAP/Joel CarrettSource:AAP

Rabbitohs pair Adam Reynolds (shoulder) and Greg Inglis (ribs) are both set to play despite carrying minor injuries from last week’s qualifying final loss to Melbourne.